Rehabilitation Counselor Resume

Desired Industry: Counseling	SpiderID: 9945
Desired Job Location: Atlanta, Georgia	Date Posted: 11/26/2006
Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent	Availability Date: 12/15/2006
Desired Wage: $37,000.00
	U.S. Work Authorization: Yes
Job Level: Experienced with over 2 years experience	Willing to Travel:
Highest Degree Attained: Masters	Willing to Relocate: No

Objective:
I am seeking a full-time position in social service or in private rehabilitation.

Experience:
Georgia Department of Labor, Vocational Rehabilitation Services

08/02 – Present Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
•Conducts comprehensive intake and assessments by identifying needs and collecting information to enter into computer system for case management
•Helps high school students transition from school to work - which consist of job placement in the community, on-the-job training or post-secondary training
•Assists eligible persons with disabilities in preparing for, obtaining, and maintaining employment
•Authorizes and coordinates rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities
•Organizes and trains colleagues on anger management techniques when dealing with clients
•Provides needs assessment, determines priority category, and develops an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) for eligible clients by identifying vocational goal, intermediate objectives, and services necessary to achieve goals and objectives
•Assists clients and employers with post employment services and provides clients with necessary accommodations. Consults and provides recommendation for the need of assistive technology
•Provides case management services and serve as a team leader with responsibility and accountability for assigned caseload
•Provides vocational, personal and academic counseling to clients
•Educates school staff on the Vocational Rehabilitation referral process and movement of students through the rehabilitation process
•Provides information to educate the public, other agencies, private vendors, and potential customers about the mission of Rehabilitation Services
•Conducts basic skills assessments and testing of job readiness skills and provide career development
•Interprets results of diagnostic testing and other vocational/rehabilitation assessment tools

Academy For Family Empowerment Service, Inc.

10/05 – present Contract Work

•Provides in-home counseling which included instructions in parenting, and domestic violence
•Organizes and provides anger management training
•Administers drug screening
•Provides family, individual, and couple counseling

Advantage Counseling Service, Inc

02/06 – present Contract Work

•Provides therapeutic and clinical services for families in preparation for safe return of children
•Provides immediate service to stabilize and manage the behavior of children who are at imminent risk
•Provides skill training and support services to individuals who have, or are at risk for developing significant behavior problems
•Provides guidance and instruction in parenting and home management skills to eligible individuals/families through an approved program of human services

Clayton County Public Schools – Adult Education Program

11/02 – 10/05 General Educational Development (GED) Instructor

•Teaches math, language arts and reading to approximately 25 adults

Wayne State University, Office of International Students & Scholars
03/99 – 05/02 International Students & Scholars Advisor
•Provided case management to approximately 150 int’l students and scholars
•Provided in-depth counseling regarding personal, cultural, social, financial, and academic matters
•Planned and developed training workshops focusing on foreign national employment to hiring departments
•Organized job fair, provided job readiness training and assisted students with job leads
•Served as a leader over the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program
•Assisted students identifying vocational interest
•Supervised approximately six clerical staff
•Prepared and forwarded yearly reports to the Department of State
•Organized and served as coordinator of the financial aid committee for international students
•Verified that mandatory health insurance policies are in effect for students and scholars
•Organized and served as a Designated School Official and an Alternate Responsible Officer for the Exchange Visitor Program
•Served as a liaison between the University and outside legal attorney
•Organized and administered the Crises Management Procedure Manual

01/98 – 03/99 University Counselor Assistant
•Served as J1 and F1primary advisor to approximately 2,500 international students
•Interpreted immigration regulations to international students and scholars
•Planned, developed and conducted immigration seminars
•Assisted students filing change of immigration status, extension of stay applications and prepared paperwork for on and off-campus employment
•Organized orientation workshops and activities for incoming international students
•Provided a variety of cultural and social program both on and off campus, designed to promote cross-cultural understanding

04/96 – 12/97 Program Specialist
•Recruited, trained, hired and supervised a staff of 10 temporary employees
•Prepared and maintained payroll for full and part-time employees
•Prepared immigration documents, such I-129, I-539, I-538 and I-102
•Responsible for new employee paperwork, orientation and analyzed monthly financial reports

Education:
Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan
Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling: May 2002

Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice: December 1997

Affiliations:
None

Skills:
Customer Service Skills
Analytical Skills
Decision Making Skills
Case Management
Personal Counseling
Cross-Cultural Experience
Teaching Experience
Anger Management Training
Conflict Resolution
Group Workshops
Knowledge of Variety Diabilities

Additional Information:
None

Reference:
Vicki Jackson, Supervisor 678-479-5428 EXT 301

Dr. Allen Tyler, Teacher 770-473-2840

Kim Monroe, Vocational Rehabilition Evaluator, 770473-2840

Candidate Contact Information:

Name: sylvia schell
Street:	Phone: 770-507-2951
City: Stockbridge	Fax: -
State: Georgia
Zip: 30821
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